Patna, Nov 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first address after the NDA’s emphatic win in Bihar was more than a victory speech—it was a statement of intent. Packed with gratitude, assertive messaging, and new political coinages, Modi’s address introduced two terms set to define the post-poll landscape: the “MY formula” for Mahila and Youth, and “MMC” for what he described as the Muslim League Maoist Congress.
In his remarks, Modi acknowledged Bihar’s voters with humility, tracing the campaign’s journey back to Kapurri Thakur’s village, a nod to the state’s socialist legacy. “On behalf of the entire NDA family, I thank all the people of Bihar and accept this victory in all humility,” he said, framing the win as proof of Bihar’s readiness for development.
Pivoting from old caste-based political calculations, Modi introduced the “new MY formula”—a message aimed squarely at women and young voters, credited with powering the NDA’s performance. “The new MY formula is Mahila and Youth,” he declared, signaling a strategic focus on these demographic groups that has already reshaped Bihar’s electoral equation.
At the same time, Modi targeted the Congress with another acronym, “MMC.” “Today, the Congress has become MMC – Muslim League Maoist Congress,” he said, arguing that internal rifts and an increasingly negative political stance were driving the party toward fragmentation. Without naming Rahul Gandhi, Modi suggested that dissatisfaction within Congress was mounting, hinting at potential splits and reinforcing the narrative of a weakened opposition.
The political impact of Modi’s messaging was evident even among the defeated allies. VIP chief Mukesh Sahani, whose party failed to secure a single seat, attributed the NDA’s dominance to its strong appeal among women voters. Sahani pointed to the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, noting that over 1.21 crore women had already received the first instalment of ₹10,000—a direct financial incentive that translated into political support. “Our mothers and sisters who live in poverty felt that the money would change their lives. Naturally, they voted for that promise,” Sahani said. He emphasized a shift in Bihar’s politics, from the clandestine distribution of “black money at midnight” to visible, state-backed benefits delivered openly.
The electoral math paints a stark picture. With the NDA surging toward nearly 200 of Bihar’s 243 seats and the BJP approaching a 95% strike rate, the alliance appears firmly in control. Meanwhile, the Mahagathbandhan—comprising the RJD, Congress, and Left parties—struggled to cross even 35 seats, underscoring a fractured opposition and an urgent need for introspection.
Modi’s new coinages, his focus on women and youth, and the opposition’s struggle to respond, together signal a reconfigured political map in Bihar. Beyond the immediate victory, the Prime Minister’s speech lays the groundwork for a narrative that reaches well beyond the state—one that combines strategic outreach with sharp political framing, setting the tone for the battles yet to come.
